resonance
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5.8
- noun
- /ˈrɛzənəns/
:
resonancia
- He admired the resonance of the Tibetan singing bowls, which filled the room with a deep, calming sound.
- deep resonance
Examples
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All of them heard the slightest movement of the wind, the resonance of the wires.
Fiction book (1996) -
Buster could feel the cold, deep resonance in his bones
Fiction book (1995) -
"How can you say such a thing?" His voice rose, the deep resonance like a roar.
Fiction book (1996) -
That has so much emotional resonance, especially when it gets to the fanfare, which is my absolute favorite part of this.
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So this place was silent, save for the low resonance of bells, marking the hours for its absent dwellers.
Fiction book (1994) -
The word patria alludes a bit better than others to Fernandez's Mexico; it has resonances that are both mystical.
Academic text (1993) -
By insisting on freedom as the fulcrum of development, Benedict strikes a harmonious resonance with proponents of anthropological poverty.
Academic text (2010) -
The singer's voice had a beautiful resonance that captivated the entire audience.
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The resonance of the church bells echoed through the valley, creating a serene atmosphere.
Synonyms
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3.2
A loud clear tone a voice or speech has that sounds like an echo
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6.1
Sound that keeps going because it bounces off walls, making it sound bigger
3
6.7
A sound that continues after the source stops because it bounces off walls
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7.5
A full, deep sound that fills a space
A deep, full sound that fills a room or hall
A loud, full sound that echoes and stays in the air
A low loud sound like a voice or thunder
A full rich sound that feels warm and deep
A loud, deep, mournful sound that moves people
A repeating sound that continues after the first sound stops
Compounds
- Specialized
5
4.8
Tiny parts of atoms take in and send out energy inside a strong magnetic field
- Specialized
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3.7
A medical test that uses strong magnets to make detailed pictures of the inside of the body
- Specialized
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6.8
A method that uses strong magnets and radio waves to make images or study molecules
- Specialized
1
4.1
A way to see brain activity by measuring blood flow using a big machine with magnets
A brain scan that shows brain activity by measuring changes in blood oxygen
- Specialized
A method that uses microwaves to study how substances with unpaired electrons react to magnets
- Specialized
A technique using microwaves to study magnetic behavior of electrons in certain materials
- Specialized
A method using a strong magnet and radio waves to make images of body parts or molecules
How Resonant
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Resonance comes from the Latin resonare, from re- 'again' and sonare 'to sound'. Think of church bells that 'sound again' and fill the air with a deep, long tone — that deep, full sound is what we call resonance.